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north korea on tuesday defied u.n. resolutions to conduct a nuclear test. members of the security council held an emergency meeting to discuss their response. our u.n. correspondent mik miki ebara is on the line. what were the reactions from the security council members to the north korean nuclear test? >> reporter: the members were united in their condemnation of the test. south korean foreign minister kim sung an presided over the emergency session that lasted for an hour and a half and issued a press statement. >> the members of the security council strongly condemned this test, which is a grave violation of the security council resolution. >> reporter: the u.s. ambassador to the u.n., susan rice, echoed the strong criticism. >> the actions of north korea are a threat to regional peace and security, international peace and security, and they are not acceptable. they will not be tolerated. and they will be met with north korea's increasing isolation and pressure under united nations sanctions. >> reporter: the security council was quick to condemn the tes
north korea on tuesday defied u.n. resolutions to conduct a nuclear test. members of the security council held an emergency meeting to discuss their response. our u.n. correspondent mik miki ebara is on the line. what were the reactions from the security council members to the north korean nuclear test? >> reporter: the members were united in their condemnation of the test. south korean foreign minister kim sung an presided over the emergency session that lasted for an hour and a half and...
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the missiles could hit targets in north korea, even small ones. the weapons could strike the country quickly if launched by submarines near the coast. while the military stays on alert, members of the national assembly are showing political resolve. they adopted a resolution strongly condemning north korea's nuclear test. they called the action a serious provocation that threatens the lives and safety of south koreans. japanese prime shinzo abe and u.s. president barack obama are trying to figure out how to punish north korea. they spoke on the phone and agreed to push for additional sanctions through the united nations security council. abe told obama the nuclear tests severely damages peace and security not only in northeast asia but around the globe. he said he wants officials in both administrations to work together to bring in financial sanctions. abe cited a previous u.s. sanction as a good example. in 2005 officials at the treasury department envoked penalties on u.s. financial institutions that dealt with north korea. obama said u.s. offic
the missiles could hit targets in north korea, even small ones. the weapons could strike the country quickly if launched by submarines near the coast. while the military stays on alert, members of the national assembly are showing political resolve. they adopted a resolution strongly condemning north korea's nuclear test. they called the action a serious provocation that threatens the lives and safety of south koreans. japanese prime shinzo abe and u.s. president barack obama are trying to...
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. >> seismologists in several countries defected a tremor emanating from north korea. experts from japan's meteorological agency say the tremor measured 5.2 in magnitude and was not natural. it happened just before noon local time close to poongkye-ri. military leaders issued a statement last month, threatening to target what they called a sworn enemy of the korean people, the united states. u.s. representatives led the drive at the u.n. to expand sanctions. security council passed a resolution last month, coming -- or condemning the north koreans for launching a rocket in december. >> translator: the nuclear test was carried out as part of our efforts to protect our security and independence. it is aimed at responding to the ferocious and hostile act of the u.s. to block our right tosatel >> south korean defense officials estimate the explosion measured 6 to 8 kilotons, but they note it was below 10 kilotons when suggest scientists did not achieve full-scale nuclear detonation. experts in seoul say they are preparing for another missile launch. pyongyang celebrates. c
. >> seismologists in several countries defected a tremor emanating from north korea. experts from japan's meteorological agency say the tremor measured 5.2 in magnitude and was not natural. it happened just before noon local time close to poongkye-ri. military leaders issued a statement last month, threatening to target what they called a sworn enemy of the korean people, the united states. u.s. representatives led the drive at the u.n. to expand sanctions. security council passed a...
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spring will soon arrive in north korea. it will be an off-crop season, and the supply of crude oil will be tight, so china will carefully study what sanctions to take. >> chinese officials want to avoid driving the north korean regime into a corner. that would result in the country's collapse. they fear that would cause a massive number of north koreans to pour into the northeast. the result would be chaos. the chinese are seeking a negotiated settlement to the north korea nuclear program through the six-party talks. the chinese are long-time allies of north korea. they also share the talks. china will try to bring a peaceful settlement to the nuclear program. >>> ron madison is here with the latest on the data that's out. >> yeah, trade between the two economic power houses really taking a hit, gene. in fact, japan posted a record trade deficit with china last year. that is due to strained bilateral relations and also a slow down in the chinese economy. officials at the japan external trade organization say that the trade
spring will soon arrive in north korea. it will be an off-crop season, and the supply of crude oil will be tight, so china will carefully study what sanctions to take. >> chinese officials want to avoid driving the north korean regime into a corner. that would result in the country's collapse. they fear that would cause a massive number of north koreans to pour into the northeast. the result would be chaos. the chinese are seeking a negotiated settlement to the north korea nuclear program...
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case in point, north korea. have sanctions, tough sanctions, stopped north korea? no. >> israeli leaders believe their counterparts in iran are trying to develop nuclear weapons. the israelis have hinted repeatedly they could launch a preemptive strike. leaders in tehran say they're developing atomic energy for peaceful purposes. netanyahu says iran will be at the top of his agenda when u.s. president barack obama visits israel next month. >>> chinese officials have tak over management of a port in pakistan. officials from a chinese state run firm acquired the rights last month to control gwadar port in south western pakistan. it lies near the strait of hormuz. pakistani president and chinese ambassador attended a hand over ceremony in the capital. the port is strategic for chichn it imports crude oil from the north. >> it gives importance to china-pakistan relations. >> the chinese ambassador says much of china remains unstable. they must take advantage when they see openings. >> to seize opportunities. >> chise companies were recent involved in a series of port p
case in point, north korea. have sanctions, tough sanctions, stopped north korea? no. >> israeli leaders believe their counterparts in iran are trying to develop nuclear weapons. the israelis have hinted repeatedly they could launch a preemptive strike. leaders in tehran say they're developing atomic energy for peaceful purposes. netanyahu says iran will be at the top of his agenda when u.s. president barack obama visits israel next month. >>> chinese officials have tak over...
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violation of north korea's legitimate right to launch a satellite. and he said the army and the people will step up their fight to defend the country's sovereignty. >>> researchers in the united states believe north korea could be preparing a new missile launch. their analysis is based on recent satellite photos of a launch site in the northeast of the country. researchers at johns hopkins university looked at images of the launch site in musudan-ri. they compared photos taken in january with shots from three months earlier. the photos show a crane pointing in a different direction. part of the launchpad has been cleared of snow. the researchers say this activity could point to another missile test. the researchers also report that a new launchpad is being upgraded. they say it's being fitted with three large fuel tanks and a flame trench cover to protect large rockets from exhaust gases. they note the cover appears similar to the one used in iran, indicating possible assistance from tehran. the researchers estimate construction could be completed in
violation of north korea's legitimate right to launch a satellite. and he said the army and the people will step up their fight to defend the country's sovereignty. >>> researchers in the united states believe north korea could be preparing a new missile launch. their analysis is based on recent satellite photos of a launch site in the northeast of the country. researchers at johns hopkins university looked at images of the launch site in musudan-ri. they compared photos taken in...
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they are completely on north korea's side. analysts say the remarks of chinese leaders are distancing themselves from authorities in pyongyang. he said the two koreas could be reunited because of what he called a contingency in north korea. he said south korea and chinese officials have discussed the possibility of u.s. forces staying south of the demille -- demilitarized zone. >>> republicans are blocking a nomination of a man who used to sit across from them. president obama nominated chuck hagel as secretary of defense. democrats filed a motion to limit debate and force an early vote to approve hagel. most republicans voted against the motion and it fell two votes short of the 60 needed to move on. >> has this ever happened in history to a nominee for the defense department? no. >> many republicans are questioning statements hagel has made in the past about u.s. sanctions on iran. some say they will take part in a confirmation vote if they get sufficient time for debate. members of congress are taking a week long break. sen
they are completely on north korea's side. analysts say the remarks of chinese leaders are distancing themselves from authorities in pyongyang. he said the two koreas could be reunited because of what he called a contingency in north korea. he said south korea and chinese officials have discussed the possibility of u.s. forces staying south of the demille -- demilitarized zone. >>> republicans are blocking a nomination of a man who used to sit across from them. president obama...
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but north korea also got high play. he said he would seek a tough response to tuesday's nuclear test. we have a report from washington. >> reporter: obama laid out his agenda for this year. he spoke about boosting domestic investment, particularly in infrastructure to bolster the economy and increase jobs. he said he wants to improve the livelihood of middle income americans. >> it is our generation's task to reignite the true engine of america's economic growth, arising, thriving middle class. >> reporter: he promised to tackle issues likely to face opposition from the republicans. tightening growth, tapping the nation's green ooh house emissions and fixes the immigration system. the president singled out north korea as a security threat. he said the regime can only achieve security and prosperity by meeting its international obligations. >> provo cages of the sort we saw last night will only further isolate them as we stand by our allies, strength our missile defense and lead the world in taking firm action in respons
but north korea also got high play. he said he would seek a tough response to tuesday's nuclear test. we have a report from washington. >> reporter: obama laid out his agenda for this year. he spoke about boosting domestic investment, particularly in infrastructure to bolster the economy and increase jobs. he said he wants to improve the livelihood of middle income americans. >> it is our generation's task to reignite the true engine of america's economic growth, arising, thriving...
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they touched on everything from north korea to a wide range iin free trade aagreement. abe says they have agreed on policies and the alliance's future direction. >> translator: i can confidently say the trust and bond in the japan/u.s. alliance are completely restored. >> obviously, japan is one of our closest allies and the u.s./japan alliance is the central foundation for our regional security and so much of what we do in the pacific region. >> abe said he and obama agreed to take decisive action in response to north korea's missile launches and nuclear tests. abe he also spoke about the senkaku islands. he says his administration would respond calmly to china's challenges and he noted the japan-u.s. alliance acts as a stabilizing factor. both governments issued a statement on the u.s.-led negotiations on the free trade agreement. they say japan or any other nation that joins the negotiations will not be required to promise to eliminate all tariffs. abe is under pressure from japanese farmers to stay out of the tpp. that's all this hour on "newsline". i'm ross mihara
they touched on everything from north korea to a wide range iin free trade aagreement. abe says they have agreed on policies and the alliance's future direction. >> translator: i can confidently say the trust and bond in the japan/u.s. alliance are completely restored. >> obviously, japan is one of our closest allies and the u.s./japan alliance is the central foundation for our regional security and so much of what we do in the pacific region. >> abe said he and obama agreed...
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he wants to penalize north korea for the test. the state-run tv reported kim visited an air force unit with senior officers of the korean people's army. he presented soldiers with commemorative binoculars and a rifle. then he watched paratroopers train. kim urged the commanders to remember the deeds of his late father and grandfather. he ordered them to increase combat capabilities and prepare for war. >>> u.s. computer security experts have linked the chinese military to a -- but chinese leaders insist they are not to blame. michio kijima reports. >> reporter: hackers have more in u.s. firms and have hit a range of targets including air space, energy and information technology companies. some are household names such as apple, facebook and twitter. managers at the firms revealed this month they were hit by hackers. someone stole the computer passwords of employees last year from the new york times. >> that point we were pretty certain there were some hackers in our network and the fbi said, as did at&t, this had all the hallmarks
he wants to penalize north korea for the test. the state-run tv reported kim visited an air force unit with senior officers of the korean people's army. he presented soldiers with commemorative binoculars and a rifle. then he watched paratroopers train. kim urged the commanders to remember the deeds of his late father and grandfather. he ordered them to increase combat capabilities and prepare for war. >>> u.s. computer security experts have linked the chinese military to a -- but...
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earlier this year north korea allowed foreigners to bring their own mobile phones into the country. pyongyang watchers say these moves could be an attempt to attract more visitors from abroad and earn foreign currency by improving telecommunications infrastructure. however, north korean citizens are still not allowed access to such services. >>> with have his story from pakistan. >> reporter: this tv commercial is widely popular in pakistan. it features this performer. it's the pakistan take on the british icon. the mr. bean corrector was created by comedn robert atkinson. he won enormous worldwide popularity in the 1990s. the tv comedy takes the director from the original british program and transplants him into situations in pakistan. >> translator: my kids love him. they're always watching. >> translator: we are bombarded every day with bad news. he helps us relax a bit. >> reporter: he is played by 35-year-old mohamad asif. when he was young his father die and he was forced to leave school. after leaving junior high he found work in his hometown. this one video clip turned aroun
earlier this year north korea allowed foreigners to bring their own mobile phones into the country. pyongyang watchers say these moves could be an attempt to attract more visitors from abroad and earn foreign currency by improving telecommunications infrastructure. however, north korean citizens are still not allowed access to such services. >>> with have his story from pakistan. >> reporter: this tv commercial is widely popular in pakistan. it features this performer. it's the...
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he rallied the troops said north korea will settle its confrontation with the united states once leader kim jong-un issues the order. north korea is reportedly preparing for a third nuclear test in the country's northeast. >>> tokyo stocks rallied and many asian markets saw gains. ron madison has been following the action and is here to explain today's action. >> you got to go way back to see the levels we saw today. about four years and four months. i came on news of the governor's resignation. the nikkei as you see there climbing very close to 4% today. ended at 11,463. now this is the highest closing since september 2008. that was two weeks after lehman brothers collapsed. investors are hoping for further monetary easing from his successor and sport related issues led the advance brought on by a weaker yen. the yen is weakening further and this is due to investors hopes for further measures under the next boj governor. the dollar topped 94 yen first time that's happened since may 2010. it has since lot of a bit at 93.67. some traders taking profits. in terms of euro yen it's at 126.8
he rallied the troops said north korea will settle its confrontation with the united states once leader kim jong-un issues the order. north korea is reportedly preparing for a third nuclear test in the country's northeast. >>> tokyo stocks rallied and many asian markets saw gains. ron madison has been following the action and is here to explain today's action. >> you got to go way back to see the levels we saw today. about four years and four months. i came on news of the...
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spring will soon arrive in north korea. it will be an off-crop season, and the supply of crude oil will be tight, so china will carefully study what sanctions to take. >> chinese officials want to avoid driving the north korean regime into a corner. that would result in the country's collapse. they fear that would cause a massive number of north koreans to pour into the northeast. the result would be chaos. the chinese are seeking a negotiated settlement to the north korea nuclear program through the six-party talks. the chinese are long-time allies of north korea. they also share the talks. china will try to bring a peaceful settlement to the nuclear program. >>> people across japan have seen the picture of the smog that's covered beijing. they've heard suggestions that pollution is headed their way. some people aren't waiting to prepare for the worst. more from nhk world. >> reporter: residents of tokyo opened their doors to find something obscuring their view. turned out to be snow. still, they are worried about somethin
spring will soon arrive in north korea. it will be an off-crop season, and the supply of crude oil will be tight, so china will carefully study what sanctions to take. >> chinese officials want to avoid driving the north korean regime into a corner. that would result in the country's collapse. they fear that would cause a massive number of north koreans to pour into the northeast. the result would be chaos. the chinese are seeking a negotiated settlement to the north korea nuclear program...
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. >>> south korea authorities are trying to pin down details about north korea's planned income testimony. president young backe says they may have simultaneous test at two or more location. government officials have defected a lot of activity at poongke-ri test facility. they say something that looks like a cover has appeared over the entrance of a tunnel on the western side. lee spoke about the plans with the "chosun ilbo" newspaper and spoke about a statement that the country will carry out a high-level nuclear test. lee said the north appears to be trying to develop smaller nuclear weapons. he warned the weapons could pose a threat if they found their way outside north korea or if they were mounted on intercontinental ballistic missiles. lee spoke about the united states, an ally of the south. he said u.s. policy toward north korea would undergo a fundamental shift if pyongyang proceeded. >>> it's been a little more than a month since abe became prime minister and central bank head is already calling it quits. >> he was scheduled to do that, gene, but it came as a bit of a surprise to
. >>> south korea authorities are trying to pin down details about north korea's planned income testimony. president young backe says they may have simultaneous test at two or more location. government officials have defected a lot of activity at poongke-ri test facility. they say something that looks like a cover has appeared over the entrance of a tunnel on the western side. lee spoke about the plans with the "chosun ilbo" newspaper and spoke about a statement that the...
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north korea from the start. her political platform includes building better relations. >> translator: the north should understand that with any further provocation we will no longer be able to have a dialogue even if we want to. >> park spoke to a transition committee who are working on other foreign relation matters. she says the test shows the difficulty of building trust and peace on the korean peninsula. she says she want to spare south koreans from any further anxiety. >>> u.s. secretary of state john kerry says world leaders have to mount response. they need to show they are serious about maintaining nuclear arms. >> north korea's missile program are a threat now to the united states of america because of what they are pursuing specifically as well as to global expert and peace. >> kerry said he's concerned about the nuclear program in iran. he said officials have cooperated on nuclear development. the international community must react with a swift and clear action. he said he's pushing for new sanctions
north korea from the start. her political platform includes building better relations. >> translator: the north should understand that with any further provocation we will no longer be able to have a dialogue even if we want to. >> park spoke to a transition committee who are working on other foreign relation matters. she says the test shows the difficulty of building trust and peace on the korean peninsula. she says she want to spare south koreans from any further anxiety....
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work to create a new channel with north korea. she will strengthen south korea's alliance with the united states. >> i expected because she used the word in her inauguration speech. she underscores her resolve to build mutual confidence with japan. south korea's relationship with japan have been strained by different interpretations of history. park's mention of japan suggests she wants to build solid relations with japan. park's speech underlined her intention to push economic rejuvenation and happiness for the south korean people. how much public support she will win depends on how well she delivers on a promise. >>> japan's prime minister has named his next choice for his next bank of japan chief. he plans to nominate haruhiko kuroda. he served as finance minister from 1999 to 2003. he moved to the adb two years later. the meeting was the first with a leading figure from take juan since jinping became general secretary of the communist party last november. the meeting held behind closed doors. but the central news agency says t
work to create a new channel with north korea. she will strengthen south korea's alliance with the united states. >> i expected because she used the word in her inauguration speech. she underscores her resolve to build mutual confidence with japan. south korea's relationship with japan have been strained by different interpretations of history. park's mention of japan suggests she wants to build solid relations with japan. park's speech underlined her intention to push economic...
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he says iranian and north korean officials have cooperated on nuclear development. >>> north korea's state-run newspaper is defending the nuclear test saying it has reinforced the country's status as a military and nuclear power. the front page editorial in the "rodong sinmun" quotes leader kim jong un calling the test legitimate and refers to it as the people's great work. the newspaper claims the nation's nuclear deterrent is capable of destroying enemy strongholds. it says leaders in pyongyang won't bend to pressure from the u.s. government and adds north koreans are ready for new sanctions and even war. >>> japan's self-defense force personnel were transported aboard an osprey aircraft in a joint drill with u.s. marines. it's the first time the sdf used the tilt rotor aircraft. about 280 sdf members are engaged in a landing exercise in california along with 500 u.s. marines. 50 of them flew in aircraft from a u.s. navy vessel to shore. they disembarked with the marines in advance of checking the route. japanese defense ministry officials say they will examine the possibility of i
he says iranian and north korean officials have cooperated on nuclear development. >>> north korea's state-run newspaper is defending the nuclear test saying it has reinforced the country's status as a military and nuclear power. the front page editorial in the "rodong sinmun" quotes leader kim jong un calling the test legitimate and refers to it as the people's great work. the newspaper claims the nation's nuclear deterrent is capable of destroying enemy strongholds. it says...
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they agreed to cooperate on the nuclear program in north korea. shinsuke met in beijing with a special envoy for korean peninsula wu dawei. north korean scientists conducted a nuclear test last week. he said the test and rocket launch in december cannot be condoned. he asked chinese officials in pyongyang to exercise greater restraint. >> japan has high expectations for china's role because of its close political and economic ties with the north. >> he said that they agreed to improved communication and cooperation. he said the chinese is taking a stern view of north korea's nuclear program. authorities have given a heroes welcome to people that carried out the test.invined scientistsd engineers to the capital. the group is expected to visit the palace with late leader kim jung-il lies in state. >>> managers have launched a m campaign to stop officials from dining out at public expense. communist party leaders responded with new rules to simplify meetings and slash spendings. they dismiss suggestions that the campaign could reduce consumer spendin
they agreed to cooperate on the nuclear program in north korea. shinsuke met in beijing with a special envoy for korean peninsula wu dawei. north korean scientists conducted a nuclear test last week. he said the test and rocket launch in december cannot be condoned. he asked chinese officials in pyongyang to exercise greater restraint. >> japan has high expectations for china's role because of its close political and economic ties with the north. >> he said that they agreed to...
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. >>> as north korea prepares to test another nuclear weapon, the south's top military commander has warned that yan may be trying to develop a hydrogen bomb. the chairman of south korea's joint chiefs of staff was speaking to parliament's defense committee on wednesday. he said the military believes pyongyang may detonated a boosted fission weapon, which has greater explosive power. he said the test may. north korea announced the test last month in a move against sanctions by the u.n. security council. the test may use highly enriched uranium and that pyongyang may even test two bombs simultaneously. he added that after two previous nuclear tests, the north's missile technology is increasingly sophisticated. resc rescue crews are headed for the solomon islands. the waves washed away dozens of homes. six people died. four are missing. the tsunami reached more than 90 centimeters. government officials in the solomons islands say three coastal villages suffered severe damage. photos taken by world vision show buildings washed away leaving only the foundations behind. spokesperson say t
. >>> as north korea prepares to test another nuclear weapon, the south's top military commander has warned that yan may be trying to develop a hydrogen bomb. the chairman of south korea's joint chiefs of staff was speaking to parliament's defense committee on wednesday. he said the military believes pyongyang may detonated a boosted fission weapon, which has greater explosive power. he said the test may. north korea announced the test last month in a move against sanctions by the u.n....
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korea. obama wants to hear abe's take on the dispute over the senkaku islands. japan nationalized the islands in december. china and taiwan claim them. it's in the interest of the obama administration to have the dispute solved in a peaceful manner. prime minister abe is planning to visit russia before the end of the year to meet with the president. when he does another dispute, another issue will be on the agenda. russia control tgs islands and japan claims them. >> translator: this is an important year to build a new relationship. i hope it paves the way for abe's visit. >> mori delivered a letter from abe. putin said he, too, hoped for better things ahead. >> translator: i'm looking forward to meeting with prime minister abe. i hope it will lead to improved relations. >> mori and putin discussed a statement issued in 2001 when mori was prime minister. the statement reaffirmed the validity of the 1956 japan soviet joint declaration. the declaration states that russia will return two of the
korea. obama wants to hear abe's take on the dispute over the senkaku islands. japan nationalized the islands in december. china and taiwan claim them. it's in the interest of the obama administration to have the dispute solved in a peaceful manner. prime minister abe is planning to visit russia before the end of the year to meet with the president. when he does another dispute, another issue will be on the agenda. russia control tgs islands and japan claims them. >> translator: this is...
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already has sanctions on north korea in place. state department spokesperson victoria newland said u.s. officials are now investigating those penalties. but she says they're focused on u.n. sanctions because they think that would send a stronger message. >>> police on the pacific island of guam are investigating what motivated an american man to go on a rampage. the 21-year-old man killed three japanese people on tuesday. chad desoto drove his car down a sidewalk. he hit a number of pedestrians and then rammed his car into a store. then desoto got out and started stabbing people with a knife. he stabbed one of the victims as she tried to protect her child. officers arrested desoto on the spot. he has hardly spoken so they can't figure out his state of mind. an acquaintance said desoto had personal problems with his mother and another woman. police are asking his relatives and acquaintances for help. >>> south african olympic and paraolympic runner has been arrested for attacking his girlfriend. his girlfriend was found dead in his
already has sanctions on north korea in place. state department spokesperson victoria newland said u.s. officials are now investigating those penalties. but she says they're focused on u.n. sanctions because they think that would send a stronger message. >>> police on the pacific island of guam are investigating what motivated an american man to go on a rampage. the 21-year-old man killed three japanese people on tuesday. chad desoto drove his car down a sidewalk. he hit a number of...
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russian politicians have some influence with their counterparts in north korea. the diplomats are expected to explore ways to dissuade leaders in pyongyang to carry out what would be a third nuclear test. they're also expected to discuss a dispute over islands off japan's northernmost prefecture, halkido. the japanese are expected to restake their claims to the four island and discuss a peace treaty. >>> two trains have collided in south africa. at least 150 people were hurt, >>> the treasury department needs to be able to pay their bills. they have to have enough money to operate otherwise they face a possible default. the bill was passed on thursday. the u.s. government needed to pass the bill. that's because the debt already reached a ceiling of $16.4 trillion set by law. the bill is putting pressure on both chambers of commerce by mid-april. republicans are expected to continue pushing the government to cut the fiscal deficit by reviewing social security spending. the budget is a lingering concern for lawmakers. they must come up with measures to resolve the
russian politicians have some influence with their counterparts in north korea. the diplomats are expected to explore ways to dissuade leaders in pyongyang to carry out what would be a third nuclear test. they're also expected to discuss a dispute over islands off japan's northernmost prefecture, halkido. the japanese are expected to restake their claims to the four island and discuss a peace treaty. >>> two trains have collided in south africa. at least 150 people were hurt,...
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to impose sanctions on north korea following the country's third nuclear test. >> translator: north korea says it has succeeded in miniaturizing its nuclear arsenal which could pose a grave threat to the u.s. and other countries. >> abe was speaking at a lower-house committee. he stressed u.s. leadership is essential in any effort to penalize the north. >> translator: financial sanctions would be effective. the leadership of the united states is necessary in prthis. >> abe indicated he will ask u.s. leaders to put north korea back on their list of states response organize terrorism and he added he will also work with officials of china and russia, which are permanent members of the u.n. security council. >>> south korea's incoming president says she may have to decide,deal with it as part of her administration. she made it part of her platform in how to build relations and trust with the north. >> translator: north korean actions affect our policy. the north should understand with any further pro provocation, we will be able to have a dialogue, even if we want to. >> park made the remark
to impose sanctions on north korea following the country's third nuclear test. >> translator: north korea says it has succeeded in miniaturizing its nuclear arsenal which could pose a grave threat to the u.s. and other countries. >> abe was speaking at a lower-house committee. he stressed u.s. leadership is essential in any effort to penalize the north. >> translator: financial sanctions would be effective. the leadership of the united states is necessary in prthis. >>...
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-japan security alliance, and their approach to north korea. north korean officials launched a rocket in december. they said they put a satellite into space. but western leaders say they were testing technology for a ballistic missile. some security analysts say such a missile could reach the u.s. west coast and could carry a nuclear payload. north korean scientists carried out another underground nuclear test last week. and authorities in pyongyang have hinted they may conduct another rocket launch before the end of this year. abe and obama will meet on friday at the white house. japanese government officials say the leaders will discuss the deployment of a second x band radar. u.s. army personnel already operate those systems at an air self-defense force base in northern japan. one government official says the additional system will make it possible to track missiles aimed at japan or the u.s. >>> a north korean diplomat made another kind of threat at the united nations conference on disarmament. he said what he called south korea's erratic b
-japan security alliance, and their approach to north korea. north korean officials launched a rocket in december. they said they put a satellite into space. but western leaders say they were testing technology for a ballistic missile. some security analysts say such a missile could reach the u.s. west coast and could carry a nuclear payload. north korean scientists carried out another underground nuclear test last week. and authorities in pyongyang have hinted they may conduct another rocket...
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. >>> south korea's next leader is calling people to come together with strategies in dealing with north korea. military leaders in pyongyang are claiming to carry out another nuclear test. >> translator: now is the time for both ruling and opposition parties to unite and call on north korea to stop its reckless behavior. >> park met with the leader of the opposition democratic united party and the party, hwang woo-yea. they promised to work together. park will be sworn in later this month. she said further nuclear tests head of the ruling could hurt efforts by the south's new government to rebuild trust with the north. they're trying to use their influence with pyongyang. officials say wanted pass along the request that the north koreans exercise restraint and he reportedly dismissed the demands. >>> populous. prosperous. pushing ahead. china's rise brought it wealth, power and problems. an income gap divides its people. pollution threatens their health and disputes at sea strain relations with its neighbors. find out the challenges china faces on "newsline." >>> officials at japan's fi
. >>> south korea's next leader is calling people to come together with strategies in dealing with north korea. military leaders in pyongyang are claiming to carry out another nuclear test. >> translator: now is the time for both ruling and opposition parties to unite and call on north korea to stop its reckless behavior. >> park met with the leader of the opposition democratic united party and the party, hwang woo-yea. they promised to work together. park will be sworn in...
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. >>> north korea has edged up its threats, saying it will have to take a stronger measure than a nuclear test. it didn't clearly mention what a stronger measure means. the statement was released by the state-run korean central news agency. it condemns an ongoing u.s.-south korean joint military exercise conducted off south korea's eastern coast. a nuclear submarine has been deployed for the drill. north korea appears to be preparing for the third nuclear test at the poongkye-ri test site in the country's northeast. meanwhile, the north has announced its leadership meetings. normally these are never reported internationally. observers say north korean leaders are raising tensions to pressure the united states to hold direct talks. >>> french forces have taken control of the last stronghold in northern mali held by islamist insurgents. they moved into the west african country last month to help the government stop a rebel offensive. the defense minister said french forces and soldiers from chad had secured the city of kidal. jean-yves le drian said they killed hundreds of insurgents. malia
. >>> north korea has edged up its threats, saying it will have to take a stronger measure than a nuclear test. it didn't clearly mention what a stronger measure means. the statement was released by the state-run korean central news agency. it condemns an ongoing u.s.-south korean joint military exercise conducted off south korea's eastern coast. a nuclear submarine has been deployed for the drill. north korea appears to be preparing for the third nuclear test at the poongkye-ri test...
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. >> seismologists in several countries defected a tremor emanating from north korea. experts from japan's meteorological agency say the tremor measured 5.2 in magnitude and was not natural. it happened just before noon local time close to poongkye-ri. military leaders issued a statement last month, threatening to target what they called a sworn enemy of the korean people, the united states. u.s. representatives led the drive at the u.n. to expand sanctions. security council passed a resolution last month condemning the north koreans for launching a rocket in december. >> translator: the nuclear test was carried out as part of our efforts to protect our security and independence. it is aimed at responding to the ferocious and hostile act of the u.s. to block our right to legitimately and peacefully launch satellites. >> south korean defense officials estimate the explosion measured 6 to 7 kilotons, but they note it was below 10 kilotons when suggest scientists did not achieve full-scale nuclear detonation. experts in seoul say they are preparing for another missile lau
. >> seismologists in several countries defected a tremor emanating from north korea. experts from japan's meteorological agency say the tremor measured 5.2 in magnitude and was not natural. it happened just before noon local time close to poongkye-ri. military leaders issued a statement last month, threatening to target what they called a sworn enemy of the korean people, the united states. u.s. representatives led the drive at the u.n. to expand sanctions. security council passed a...
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north korea's latest rocket launch in december drew international condemnation. this hasn't deterred the country's leaders from revealing their space ambitions. they posted a computer animation of a prototype rocket called l galaxy 9. the animation shows that the rocket lifting off and releasing a space ship that orbits the earth. it also depicts a unified korean peninsula and u.s. cities engulfed in flames. they believe the launch served as a test for a long-ranged ballistic missile. north korean authorities say they plan to develop and launch much larger rockets up to galaxy nine. >>> chinese maritime surveillance crews started off the week doing something they've done many times before, they navigated into japanese waters near the disputed islands in the east china sea. japan controls the senkaku islands but china and taiwan claim them. japan coast guard personnel say the two surveillance ships entered japanese waters on monday. it's the fifth time this year. the ships kept sailing in the waters despite warnings from coast guard officers. japanese foreign mini
north korea's latest rocket launch in december drew international condemnation. this hasn't deterred the country's leaders from revealing their space ambitions. they posted a computer animation of a prototype rocket called l galaxy 9. the animation shows that the rocket lifting off and releasing a space ship that orbits the earth. it also depicts a unified korean peninsula and u.s. cities engulfed in flames. they believe the launch served as a test for a long-ranged ballistic missile. north...
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. >>> north korea appears to be preparing for a third nuclear test in defiance of international condemnation across the border in south korea, president-elect park kun-le has rallied to warn pyongyang to not go ahead with its plans. >> translator: now is the time for both ruling and opposition parties to unite and call on north korea to stop its reckless behavior. >> park met with a senior member of the largest opposition democratic united party and ahead of the ruling party. the incoming president said any further tests could hurt efforts by the south's new government to rebuild the trust with the north. park and the two lawmakers agreed to work closely to protect south korea's national security during the transition to the new government. she'll be sworn in on february 25th. >>> imagine having cutting-edge computer chip technology, but unable to make it because the margins are too small. oftentimes, the end result is cutting jobs. ron matteson has the latest situation on foou jeet sue. ron? >> some electronics makers are still struggling. it may be a case of too little, too late for fujits
. >>> north korea appears to be preparing for a third nuclear test in defiance of international condemnation across the border in south korea, president-elect park kun-le has rallied to warn pyongyang to not go ahead with its plans. >> translator: now is the time for both ruling and opposition parties to unite and call on north korea to stop its reckless behavior. >> park met with a senior member of the largest opposition democratic united party and ahead of the ruling...
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japan security alliance and their approach to north korea. north korean officials launched a robert in december. they said they put a satellite into space but western leaders said they were testing technology for a ballistic missile. such a missile could reach the u.s. west coast and carry a nuclear payload. scientists carried out another underground test last week. japanese government officials said abe and obama will discuss the deployment of a radar. u.s. personnel at a self-defense base in japan already use that system. one government official says another would make it possible to track missiles aimed at japan or the u.s.. >>> north korea leaders are praising scientists and engineers involved in the nuclear test. the state-run news agency says the workers party is inviting them to celebrations in pyongyang. the korean central news agency says the group will visit the mausolom of kim jong-il. the agency says the scientists will enjoy the privileges for demonstrating national strength to the world. authorities in the capital have already h
japan security alliance and their approach to north korea. north korean officials launched a robert in december. they said they put a satellite into space but western leaders said they were testing technology for a ballistic missile. such a missile could reach the u.s. west coast and carry a nuclear payload. scientists carried out another underground test last week. japanese government officials said abe and obama will discuss the deployment of a radar. u.s. personnel at a self-defense base in...
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they said the plans appeared in a documentary aired three years ago on north korea's state-run tv. now authorities in pyongyang are denying the claims. they say the diagram was pure fiction. south korean officials say the blueprint represents a tunnel where a nuclear test was conducted in 2009. north korean authorities have denied the allegation through a video posted online and say it's part of an imaginary scene depicting a character's dream and they add it's foolish that north korea would leak such an important detail in a movie. south korean defense officials suspect they are preparing another nuclear test. they say the test could be held in a tunnel with a structure similar to the blueprint. >>> japanese prime minister shinzo abe is grappling with a question that could shape the nation's defense and its relationship with allies. he has re-assembled a group of experts to figure out whether he has the constitutional right to give military help to an ally under attack. >> translator: i reconvened the panel to discuss what japan should do. including how to make the most effective
they said the plans appeared in a documentary aired three years ago on north korea's state-run tv. now authorities in pyongyang are denying the claims. they say the diagram was pure fiction. south korean officials say the blueprint represents a tunnel where a nuclear test was conducted in 2009. north korean authorities have denied the allegation through a video posted online and say it's part of an imaginary scene depicting a character's dream and they add it's foolish that north korea would...
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he wants to penalize north korea for the test. the state-run tv reported kim visited an air force unit with senior officers of the korean people's army. he presented soldiers with commemorative binoculars and a rifle. then he watched paratroopers train. kim urged the commanders to remember the deeds of his late father and grandfather. he ordered them to increase combat capabilities and prepare for war. >>> south korean and american defense officials say they're ready for any new provocations coming from the north. they announced they'll begin annual drills or annual joint military drills, that is, next month involving thousands of soldiers. the exercises are scheduled to run from the beginning of march through the end of april and happen across south korea. south korean commanders will take charge of what's called a map exercise. that's where a military situation is laid out on a map and then solved. the allies have never before performed this exercise together. it's used to check the chain of command. u.s. military leaders plan t
he wants to penalize north korea for the test. the state-run tv reported kim visited an air force unit with senior officers of the korean people's army. he presented soldiers with commemorative binoculars and a rifle. then he watched paratroopers train. kim urged the commanders to remember the deeds of his late father and grandfather. he ordered them to increase combat capabilities and prepare for war. >>> south korean and american defense officials say they're ready for any new...
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. >>> researchers in the united states believe north korea could be preparing a new missile launch in the wake of tuesday's nuclear test. their analysis is based on recent satellite photos of a launch site in the northeast of the country. researchers at johns hopkins university looked at images of the launch site in musendanri. they compared photos taken in january with shots from three months earlier. the photos show a crane pointing in a different direction. part of the launch pad has also been cleared of snow. the researchers say this activity could point to another missile test. the researchers also report that a new launch pad is being upgraded. they say it's been fitted with three large fuel tanks and a flame trench cover to protect large rockets from exhaust gases. they note the cover appears similar to the one used in iran indicating possible assistance from tehran. researchers estimate construction could be completed in 2016. they say it would enable north korea to launch rockets three to four times larger than previous versions. north korean officials used the mussendanri si
. >>> researchers in the united states believe north korea could be preparing a new missile launch in the wake of tuesday's nuclear test. their analysis is based on recent satellite photos of a launch site in the northeast of the country. researchers at johns hopkins university looked at images of the launch site in musendanri. they compared photos taken in january with shots from three months earlier. the photos show a crane pointing in a different direction. part of the launch pad...
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now he is making a tv documentary in north korea. rodman arrived on tuesday a production team in tow. officials from the north korean olympic committee gave him a warm welcome. >> my first time. i think most of these guys first time here. so, hopefully we are going to be okay and hope the kids to have a good time for the game. >> rodman is expected to play some basketball during his visit. he will also run workshops for children. kim jong-un is said to be a big fan of the nba t is believed played basketball as a student in switzerland. >>> the japanese government has upgraded its overall assessment for the country's economy for a second straight month. it's the first time in about two years we have seen two consecutive upward provisions. in its monthly report for february, the government says the economy is bottoming out, though weakness can be seen in some areas on corporate profits. the recovery is mainly in the auto sector and states the recent yen weakness helped boost exports as investors are more optimistic about the government
now he is making a tv documentary in north korea. rodman arrived on tuesday a production team in tow. officials from the north korean olympic committee gave him a warm welcome. >> my first time. i think most of these guys first time here. so, hopefully we are going to be okay and hope the kids to have a good time for the game. >> rodman is expected to play some basketball during his visit. he will also run workshops for children. kim jong-un is said to be a big fan of the nba t is...
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secretary council on tougher sanctions in north korea. they have urged leaders in pyongyang to stop the provocation, however, those leaders have already signalled their intentions to defy those warnings. president obama indulged the japan-u.s. alliance the central foundation for allegiance security. abe agreed it worked to their mutual benefit. >>> china's leaders were paying close attention to abe's visit, and they didn't like what they heard. a government spokesperson took issue with another statement on ownership of the senkaku islands. >> translator: no matter what excuses are made, japan can't change the fact that it illegally occupies chinese territory. >> they will urge china's leaders to address the issue correctly. she said they should be able to work to improve bilateral relations. they propose a transpacific free trade agreement. china is outside the negotiations. >> translator: we believe each state should consider the asia pacific region. unification of economies in the region should be carried out on the principle of opennes
secretary council on tougher sanctions in north korea. they have urged leaders in pyongyang to stop the provocation, however, those leaders have already signalled their intentions to defy those warnings. president obama indulged the japan-u.s. alliance the central foundation for allegiance security. abe agreed it worked to their mutual benefit. >>> china's leaders were paying close attention to abe's visit, and they didn't like what they heard. a government spokesperson took issue with...
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they add it is foolish to believe north korea would leak such an important secret in a movie. south korean defense officials suspect north korean authorities are preparing another nuclear test. they say the test could be held in a tunnel with a structure similar to the blueprint. >>> a new train has taken to the rails and includes features that increase safety in the event of a massive earthquake. the latest has upgrades that enhance safety in the event of an earthquake. >>> i'm james tengan in tokyo. the first train left tokyo saturday morning as a large number of railway fans looked on. the new model's top speed remains 270 kilometers per hour. it boasts an improved braking system. the new model emphasizes safety in response to earthquakes and other contingencies when stopping time is crucial. the n 700a's computer system maintains a constant speed regardless of terrain. >>> the 2011 nuclear accident in fukushima prompted calls to change japan's approach to providing electricity. now a government panel's proposing key ideas that could potentially transform japan's energy. we
they add it is foolish to believe north korea would leak such an important secret in a movie. south korean defense officials suspect north korean authorities are preparing another nuclear test. they say the test could be held in a tunnel with a structure similar to the blueprint. >>> a new train has taken to the rails and includes features that increase safety in the event of a massive earthquake. the latest has upgrades that enhance safety in the event of an earthquake. >>>...
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headquarters in new york about syria and the threats posed by north korea. >> reporter: the u.n. deputy secretary-general, january el eliason, former foreign minister of sweden, has served many years for the united nations in the feed of meditating peace and humanitarian affairs around the world. this is his first visit to japan since he took his post last july. one of the top concerns for the united nations is the crisis in syria. the humanitarian situation of the war-torn country, he says, is becoming more serious by the day. he says the pledges made at the conference for syria in kuwait in january are slow in coming. >> the first one is how important it is for all nations, but in particular the security council and most particularly the permanent members of the security council, is to come to a common position. a common position which would give our mediator a chance to more actively pursue what we want for the time, namely a negotiated transition. we have an absolutely urgent and critical situation in syria right now. four million people are in need of assistance, two million
headquarters in new york about syria and the threats posed by north korea. >> reporter: the u.n. deputy secretary-general, january el eliason, former foreign minister of sweden, has served many years for the united nations in the feed of meditating peace and humanitarian affairs around the world. this is his first visit to japan since he took his post last july. one of the top concerns for the united nations is the crisis in syria. the humanitarian situation of the war-torn country, he...
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they add it is foolish to believe north korea would leak such an important secret in a movie. south korean defense officials suspect north korean authorities are preparing another nuclear test. they say the test could be held in a tunnel with a structure similar to the blueprint. >>> japan has recorded a current account deficit for a second straight month. it's the first time the country has been in the red for several months in a row since officials started keeping track the way they do now. finance ministry officials say the current account deficit for december was $2.8 billion. the trade balance registered a deficit of about $6 billion. exports fell 6.9%. imports were up 0.8% in yen terms over the previous year. the current account surplus for 2012 turned out to be the smallest. the surplus fell 50.8% from the previous year to $50.2 billion. china's total amount of trade soared about 27% jayne from a year earlier. but it's trade with japan posted much smaller growth. china's customs data shows its exports totalled more than $180 billion last month, up 25%. the country impor
they add it is foolish to believe north korea would leak such an important secret in a movie. south korean defense officials suspect north korean authorities are preparing another nuclear test. they say the test could be held in a tunnel with a structure similar to the blueprint. >>> japan has recorded a current account deficit for a second straight month. it's the first time the country has been in the red for several months in a row since officials started keeping track the way they...